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US immigration authorities sued after allegedly neglecting New Mexico detention center conditions

November 10, 2023

US immigration authorities sued after allegedly neglecting New Mexico detention center conditions

U.S. immigration authorities are facing a class-action lawsuit after allegedly ignoring inhumane conditions at the Torrance County Detention Facility in New Mexico for funding.

Mother sues New Hampshire fraternity and bar after son found dead in woods after drinking with friends

November 10, 2023

Mother sues New Hampshire fraternity and bar after son found dead in woods after drinking with friends

The mother of Vincenzo Lirosi, a University of New Hampshire student who died in 2021, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a bar and fraternity linked to her son's death.

Wisconsin governor expected to approve bill for early processing of absentee ballots

November 9, 2023

Wisconsin governor expected to approve bill for early processing of absentee ballots

The Wisconsin governor is planning to sign a bill allowing early processing of absentee ballots. The bill prohibits counting votes before elections but allows preliminary tasks.

Tennessee college student, 18, killed in Nashville park by shooter with prior arrests: cops

November 9, 2023

Tennessee college student, 18, killed in Nashville park by shooter with prior arrests: cops

An 18-year-old Belmont University coed has died after being shot in the head Tuesday night while walking in a Nashville park. Police have arrested suspect Shaquille Taylor.

Woman arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill TX judge over abortion pill ruling

November 9, 2023

Woman arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill TX judge over abortion pill ruling

A woman has been charged with threatening the Texas judge who suspended the approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Alice Marie Pence is set to appear in court Nov. 22.

OH Supreme Court justice challenges party affiliation mandate on ballots, alleging rights violation

November 9, 2023

OH Supreme Court justice challenges party affiliation mandate on ballots, alleging rights violation

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner has filed a lawsuit challenging a recently passed law requiring judicial candidates to state their party affiliation on ballots.

Death penalty looms for TX inmate after claims of 'false and unscientific' testimony

November 9, 2023

Death penalty looms for TX inmate after claims of 'false and unscientific' testimony

Brent Ray Brewer, a Texas inmate, is facing execution for the 1990 stabbing death of a man. However, Brewer's attorneys are seeking a halt after claims of false testimonies.

Man accused of assault in Antarctica found not guilty

November 9, 2023

Man accused of assault in Antarctica found not guilty

A man who was accused of physically assaulting a woman at a U.S. research station in Antarctica has been found not guilty. Stephen Tyler Bieneman said he did not harm anyone.

WV settlement reached in lawsuit over 'inhumane' jail conditions

November 8, 2023

WV settlement reached in lawsuit over 'inhumane' jail conditions

A settlement has been reached in a West Virginia lawsuit filed by current and former inmates of the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver. The lawsuit cited inhumane jail conditions.

Los Angeles reporter who was slammed to the ground by deputies receives $700,000 settlement

November 8, 2023

Los Angeles reporter who was slammed to the ground by deputies receives $700,000 settlement

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay a $700,000 settlement to a radio reporter who was slammed to the ground and taken into custody by deputies while covering a shooting.